Remove/Install Track/Tie Rod - AR46.40-P-0200MFA

Model 118, 177, 243, 247 

MODIFICATION NOTES

10.03.2021

Operation steps 3 and 4 summarized.

Operation step 3

Fig 1: Steering Track/Tie Rod Components Location - Model 177

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Notice	Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process		AH00.00-P-0020-01A
Notice	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
	Notes on safety-relevant components		AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Remove/install
1	Remove left or right wheel and tire assembly.		AR40.10-P-1102MFA
2	Loosen counternut (2) on inner tie rod (1).	The tie rod (4) must always be counterheld. Otherwise the tie rod (4) will be damaged. After loosening, do not turn the counternut (2) on the inner tie rod (1) any more.
		Jam nut, tie rod	*BA46.40-P-1002-01Q
3	Pry tie rod (4) off steering knuckle (6).	Always counterhold the ball head when removing the nut (3) and do not use an impact wrench/driver. Otherwise, the ball head or steering knuckle (6) will be damaged. Do not damage boot (5) when prying off. Otherwise the tie rod (4) will have to be replaced.	AR46.40-P-0200-02MFA
		Nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	*BA46.40-P-1001-01Q
		Puller	Fig 2
		Press	Fig 4
		Repair spindle	Fig 3
4	Remove tie rod (4) from inner tie rod (1).	Screw on tie rod (4) up to counternut (2).
5	Install in the reverse order.
	Finishing activity
6	Perform chassis alignment.		AR40.20-P-0200MFA

FRONT AXLE TIE ROD

Number	Designation			Model 118, 177, 247	Model 243
BA46.40-P-1001-01Q	Nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	Stage 1	Nm	90	90
		Stage 2	∠°	90	90

FRONT AXLE TIE ROD

Number	Designation		Model 118, 177, 247	Model 243
BA46.40-P-1002-01Q	Jam nut, tie rod	Nm	60	60

Fig 2: Identifying Puller (221 589 00 33 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Repair Spindle (221 589 00 33 03)

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Fig 4: Identifying Press (163 589 03 43 00)

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